Patent attributes
This application relates to an electrochemical device. The electrochemical device comprises a positive electrode plate, a negative electrode plate and an electrolyte, wherein the positive electrode plate comprises a current collector, a positive electrode active material layer and a safety coating disposed between the current collector and the positive electrode active material layer; the safety coating comprises a polymer matrix, a conductive material and an inorganic filler; wherein based on the total weight of the polymer matrix, the conductive material and the inorganic filler, the polymer matrix is present in a content of from 35 wt % to 75 wt %, the conductive material is present in a content of from 5 wt % to 25 wt %, and the inorganic filler is present in a content of from 10 wt % to 60 wt %; and the electrolyte has a viscosity at normal temperature of ≤4 cp.